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remainder is 51. Find a and b.
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patrick19 Author
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3 years ago
how did you subtract the -x^2 and the -ax^2 to a result of x^2(a - 1)?
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Educator
3 years ago
-x^2 - (-ax^2)
-x^2 + ax^2

factor out an x^2

x^2(-1 + a)

rearrange:

x^2(a - 1)
patrick19 Author
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3 years ago
how about x(1+a)? I wasn't getting that answer.
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Educator
3 years ago
Same this, 2x - ( - x(a - 1) )

2x + x(a - 1)

2x + xa - x

factor out the x

x(2 + a - 1)

x(1 + a)
patrick19 Author
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3 years ago
thanks, but can there also be an easier/quicker way to get this answer or not? just wondering.
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Educator
3 years ago
No, patrick19

That's the only way. You're expected to know these things at your level
patrick19 Author
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3 years ago
no I mean the whole entire question... (other than long divison)
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Educator
3 years ago
From my knowledge, this is the only way out.

If I think of another way, will update this thread
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